narrow victory

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Scotland began a new era under Sione Fukofuka with a narrow victory over Wales in the opening round of the Women's Six Nations.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Maye finished the AFC Championship with just 86 passing yards, but he also ran for the team’s only touchdown and darted for the first-down that sealed the narrow victory in the fourth quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

After the November 23 election, the commission announced a narrow victory for the candidate backed by Dodik and the ruling coalition, Sinisa Karan, who won 50.4 per cent of the vote.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

Following its narrow victory over Ohio State during Big Ten play, Oregon knows it can’t underestimate the Buckeyes in a rematch at the Rose Bowl.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 25, 2024

A most exciting Past versus Present match had been played, resulting in a narrow victory for the school.

From The Luckiest Girl in the School by Brazil, Angela